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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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