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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling 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. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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