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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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