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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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