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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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