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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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