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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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