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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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