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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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