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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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