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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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