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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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