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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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