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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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