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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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