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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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