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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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