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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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