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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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