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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the 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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