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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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