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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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