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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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