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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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