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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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