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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around 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 massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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