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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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