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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans 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 massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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