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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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