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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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