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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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