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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education