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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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