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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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