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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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