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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of 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. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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