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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major 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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