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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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