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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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