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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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