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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around 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 courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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