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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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