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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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