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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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