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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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