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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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