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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided 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 online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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