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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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