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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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