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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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