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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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