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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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