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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over 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 courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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