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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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