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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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