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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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