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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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