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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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