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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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