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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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