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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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