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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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