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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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