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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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