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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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