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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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