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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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