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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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