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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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