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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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