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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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