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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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