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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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