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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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