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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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