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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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