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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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