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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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