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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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