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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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