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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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