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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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