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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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