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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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