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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. 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 MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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