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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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