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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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