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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations 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. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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