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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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