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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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