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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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