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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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