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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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