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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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