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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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