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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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