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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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