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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines 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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