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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes 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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