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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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