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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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