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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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