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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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