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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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