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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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