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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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