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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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