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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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