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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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