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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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