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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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