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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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