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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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