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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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