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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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