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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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