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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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