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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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