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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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