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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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