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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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