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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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