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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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