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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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