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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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