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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around 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 massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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