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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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