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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have empowered people 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. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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