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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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