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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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