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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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