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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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