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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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