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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around 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 MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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