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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education