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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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