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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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