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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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