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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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