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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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