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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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