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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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