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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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