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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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