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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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