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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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