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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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