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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the 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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