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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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