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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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