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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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