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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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