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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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