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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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