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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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