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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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