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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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