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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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