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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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