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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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