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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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