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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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