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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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