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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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