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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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