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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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