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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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