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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the definitive 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 most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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