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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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