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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part 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 ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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