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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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