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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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