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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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