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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around 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 massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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