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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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