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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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