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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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