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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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