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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled 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. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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