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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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