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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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