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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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