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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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