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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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