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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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