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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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