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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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