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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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