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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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