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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled people 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. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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