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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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