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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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