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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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