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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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