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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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