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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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