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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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