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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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