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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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