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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always 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 learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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