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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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