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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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