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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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