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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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