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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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