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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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