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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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