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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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