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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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