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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners 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 MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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