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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)