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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled students all over 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 MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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