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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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