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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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