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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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