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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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