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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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