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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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