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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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