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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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