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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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