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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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