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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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