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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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