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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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