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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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