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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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