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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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