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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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