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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants 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 typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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