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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered 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. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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