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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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