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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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