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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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