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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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