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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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