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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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