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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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