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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses 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 mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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