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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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