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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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