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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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