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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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