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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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