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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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