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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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