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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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