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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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