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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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