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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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