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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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