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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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