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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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