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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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