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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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