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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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