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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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