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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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