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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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