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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of 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 massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education