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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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