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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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