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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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