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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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