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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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