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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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