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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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