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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around 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 massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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