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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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