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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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