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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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