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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses 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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