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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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