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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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