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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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