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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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