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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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