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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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