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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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