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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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