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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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