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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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