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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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