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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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