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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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