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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always 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 learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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