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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver 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 online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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