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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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