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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses 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 students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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