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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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