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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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