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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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