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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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