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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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