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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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