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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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