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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over 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 MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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