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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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