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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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