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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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