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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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