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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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