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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. 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 MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the 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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