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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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