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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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