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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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