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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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