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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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