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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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