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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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