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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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