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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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