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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the 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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