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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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