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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning enable learners 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 MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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