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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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