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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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