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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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