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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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