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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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