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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around 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. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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