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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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