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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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