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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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