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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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