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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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