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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes 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. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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