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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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