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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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