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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver 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. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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