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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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