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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. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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