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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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