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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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