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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around 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 massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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