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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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