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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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