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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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