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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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