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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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