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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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