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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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