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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses 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 University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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