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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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