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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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