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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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