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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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