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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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