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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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