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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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