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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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