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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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