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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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