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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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