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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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