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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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