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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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