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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations 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. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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