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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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