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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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