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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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