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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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