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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students 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. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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