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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around 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 MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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