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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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