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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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