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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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