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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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