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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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