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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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