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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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