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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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