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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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