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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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