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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are empowering people 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. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? 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 Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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