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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses 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 but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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