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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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