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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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