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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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