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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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