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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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