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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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