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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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