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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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