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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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