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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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