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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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