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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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