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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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