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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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