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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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