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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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