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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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