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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning enable learners in nations 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 commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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