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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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