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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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