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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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