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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students 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. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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