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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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