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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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