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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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