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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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