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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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