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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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