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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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