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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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