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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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