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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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