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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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