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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key 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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