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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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