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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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