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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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