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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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