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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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