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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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