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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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