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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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