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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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