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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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