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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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