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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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