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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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