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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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