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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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