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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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