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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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