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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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