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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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