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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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