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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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