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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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