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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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