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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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