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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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