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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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