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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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