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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources