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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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