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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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