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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students 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 MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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