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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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