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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate 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 for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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