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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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