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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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