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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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