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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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