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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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