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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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