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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes 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 but do not always 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 quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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