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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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