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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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