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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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