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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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