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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people 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. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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