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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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