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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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