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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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