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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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