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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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