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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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