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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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