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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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