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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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