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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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