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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses 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. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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