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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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