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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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