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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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