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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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