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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important 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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