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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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