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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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