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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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