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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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