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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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