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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver 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. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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