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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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