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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of 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 online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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