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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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