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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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