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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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