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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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