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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of 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 online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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