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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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