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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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