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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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