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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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