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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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