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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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