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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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