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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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