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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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