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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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