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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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