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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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