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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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