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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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