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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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