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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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