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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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