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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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