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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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