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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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