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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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