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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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