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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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