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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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