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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students 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 several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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