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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of 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 usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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