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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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