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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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